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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 251.64 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 251.64 and 71.52 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 251.64 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/251.64 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 251.64 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 17,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997.29/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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